Hertz has again significantly reduced prices on its electric Shelby Mach-Es, and the drop in value has been very sharp. The mileage of the offered vehicles ranges from 3,275 to over 15,000 miles. It is worth noting that the Shelby tuning package adds a stylish look and sound to the cars, but does not affect actual performance.
History of Price Reductions
Hertz has a long history of renting modified Shelby cars, which often become valuable collector’s items. However, this does not seem to apply to the Shelby-tuned Ford Mustang Mach-Es that were in the company’s fleet. The rental company began selling off these special black-and-gold Mustang Mach-Es back in late 2024, asking around $65,000 for most of them. Within a few months, by January 2025, prices had dropped to approximately $60,000. Now, clearly eager to get rid of the remaining inventory, Hertz has slashed prices by another $20,000.
Current Offers
A review of Hertz’s current inventory across the United States shows 31 Shelby Mach-Es with prices ranging from $40,085 to $40,999. Mileage varies from 3,275 to just over 15,000 miles. The cheapest examples are in California, while a car in Scottsdale has the lowest mileage — 3,275 miles for $40,649. One in New Orleans has 8,215 miles and costs $40,436. For comparison, a new Mach-E GT, which is the base for the Shelby tuning, costs $53,395.
Is This Offer Worth Considering?
It should come as no surprise that Hertz has reduced prices on these cars so significantly. After all, they are electric vehicles, which typically depreciate quickly. Additionally, the design of the Shelby models may deter potential buyers due to the bright gold racing stripes and carbon fiber components, particularly the hood.
It is believed that Shelby produced only 100 units of the exclusive Ford Mustang Mach-E GT for Hertz, so these cars do have a certain exclusivity. Besides the gold stripes and carbon fiber details, Shelby added black wheels and installed an exhaust system from Borla that mimics the sound of an internal combustion engine. Unfortunately, no real performance improvements that would justify the price were made.
It is also worth remembering the usual risk associated with rental cars: someone else has already been behind the wheel, and likely not treated the car with much care.
Given the situation, it can be said that Hertz is trying to minimize losses from the rapid depreciation of electric vehicles, which also have a specific design. Despite the exclusivity of the limited series, the lack of real technical improvements and the “former rental car” status make these Shelby Mach-Es a risky purchase. A price drop of $20,000 may attract buyers looking for an unusual electric vehicle at an attractive price, but one should be prepared for compromises regarding condition and longevity.